1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid
To start off, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 422 kg more than 1956 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 511 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | A 40 | Rally Raid |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3000 mm |
